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[technologyvoid]

Hm. I think I'm tired?

[sqrkyclean]

being vulnerable for a second to use my pooltoy furry oc to convey what recovering from contamination ocd has been like while undergoing hrt.

[earththings]

[royalpumpkinplanet]

[harmonictechnicality]

It’s the way Steve places a pin in that damn map of Hawkins. Two fingers, muddy knuckles. Fuck if Eddie knows the actual destination because all he can navigate is the curve of Steve’s index finger as he smooths out the edges of the map.

And it’s stupid, right? Because the world is folding in on itself and he’s looking at a guy in the kind of way Victorian novelists would only describe as ‘longingly.’ It’s objectively stupid. Probably some adrenaline bullshit that a doctor could explain with a brain scan.

The rest of the group has scattered, plotting amongst themselves. Pulling plans out of their asses. Finding layers of courage behind clues and cassette tapes.

Eddie should do that too. Plan. Make decisions. Do anything other than stare at the dirt underneath Steve’s goddamn fingernails.

“Please blink, Munson.” Steve says while clearing his throat. He’s been doing that a lot. Which is, like, understandable after coughing up lake water all night long.

He clears his throat again. “Show sign of life before I ransack the supply bag for that shit you call music.”

“That… shit?” Eddie spits out the words. Briefly forgets his swirly Steve feelings because of the fucking audacity on this guy. “Rightrightright, because Bob Seger is so fucking dignified, huh?”

“Uh-oh.” Dustin murmurs behind him.

“Because Old Time Rock and Roll is the highest ranking of ear candy?” Eddie searches through their duffel bag until he finds Steve’s Vecna Saftey Tape. Waves it around wildly as he speaks. “Forgive me. I didn’t know entry-level chord progressions were considered Carnegie Hall worthy these days. But by all means, call my music shit.”

He throws the tape at Steve’s lap before dropping back down to his seat on the couch.

“Well,” Steve smirks. “At least we know if the music won’t wake you up, mocking it sure as hell will.”

“Guys. Focus.” Nancy steps into the center of the room. Everyone nods, even Eddie. They listen intently to her directions. Henderson doesn’t interrupt her, not even once.

Nancy’s entire demeanor is charged with currents of determination. It’s honestly impressive. Truly. She could convince congress to change the fucking constitution if she wanted. Have the supreme court eating out of her palm with how persuasive she can be.

And the only thing that distracts her, is the same thing distracting Eddie.

Two fingers. Muddy knuckles.

Eddie follows her gaze back over to Steve. Her expression softening when she sees him.

It’s cruel and expected. Cruel that Eddie has to witness such softness, knowing exactly how it feels. Expected because wedding bells can practically be heard every time those two interact with each other. No one can deny that.

But knowing all this doesn’t stop the cruelty from squeezing Eddie’s stomach till his insides feel raw.

He swallows down his flimsy fantasies. Keeps repeating those words from back in the woods:

It’s jealousy, it’s jealousy, it’s jealousy, it’s-

“Hey, man.” Steve says.

Man? Not ‘Nancy, my betrothed?’ Not “Nancy, my muse?”

… Man?

Eddie blinks. Glances up to see Steve looking at him. “Your taste in music isn’t complete shit.”

Which isn’t exactly an apology. But the teasing scratches an itch in Eddie’s brain that he hasn’t be able to reach for a very long time.

“Yeah.” Eddie says. “I guess Bob Seger’s stuff is… intermediate. Assistant managerial-level chord progressions.”

He pauses. Then leans in and adds a quick, “At best.”

They both laugh a little. It’s cut short by Steve clearing his throat again. One of the many reminders that they’re not well.

That nothing they’re going through is fair. Not even in the same universe as Fair. Eddie’s eyes fall to the red markings around Steve’s neck. Wonders if that makes his cough hurt worse.

“Look.” Steve nudges Eddie’s arm. Pulls his attention back into this moment. “We’ve got this, okay?”

Eddie can’t exactly tell if there’s softness in Steve’s eyes - the same kind Nancy gives to him so freely. Or if it’s just regularly scheduled Concern. But it doesn’t even matter because Steve said that.

We.

‘We’ve got this.’

Him and Steve.

And, okay, was Steve referring to a collective ‘we?’ Sure, yeah. Obviously. But Eddie is allowing himself to wallow in delusion while the world’s expiration date remains questionable.

So he aims a lovesick smile at Steve and sighs. “Whatever you say, Harrington.”

[caycanteven]

It was supposed to be a joke, but...

I may or may not have made a slight mistake.

[isbergillustration]

Anguish, Unfounded

[therian-cat-mitzy]

Shoutout to the angelkins who aren't the soft, ethereal stereotype most people think of!!

Shoutout to the angels who are firm and unyielding, who represent justice and make no exceptions!!

Shoutout to the angels that aren't inhumanly beautiful and dressed in white robes, but wear dark armor and hardened faces to battle!!!

Shoutout to the angels that don't tie themselves to a religion, who are beautiful because they are terrible forces of divinity!

Shoutout to all angels, whether you're fallen or not, no matter what form you take or who you serve!!

[flecks-of-stardust]

[ID in alt text]

hi sorry still obsessed with this gif i got. it's so funny to me. my baby's little feets sticking out. the pearl in their hands. the slime mold 'walking.' the neuron glow receding. earlier i laughed so hard it hurt and it's still just as funny now watching this help

[anna-naray]

⭐👁️🪽

A group of young colorful angels appear! ✨

I'm glad I was able to finish this characters lineup for this month! This summer is really testing my strength and productivity 🫠 but I needed to draw them all together, even if only for a reference sheet!

While working on them I found myself getting lost (in a good way ahah) in the design of one of the key places in Angie Town for this little group of angels, both for their friendship and their passions: "Los Diablos" (yep, that's the original name in the og comic)!!!

First I am going to finish all the remaining character sheets and then... we'll see ahaha! Maybe I'll post some contents about locations and other characters, which revolve around the main cast of the story... wish me good luck xD

[jamandjazz]

Most of the gang strike me as the type of person who just won’t drink water. Their drink of choice though, that’s all different.

[navybrat817]

Surprising the kiddos with a trip to a farm today, lovelies! Corn maze, gemstone mining, pumpkin painting, and more!

@yenzys-lucky-charm @targaryenvampireslayer @whatever-lmaoo @witchywithwhiskey @biteofcherry @ellethespaceunicorn @thezombieprostitute @startcarvingdarling and any lovely seeing this, do you think I'll see farmer!Bucky here today?

[lolathepeacocklord]

Lola draws himself wif his pookay wookay ……… 9 million billion saved and healed forever and ever <333

[earththings]

[royalpumpkinplanet]

[gophergal]

jumping on the trend. I have never felt so mainstream in my picks